Steelhead Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thank god! "He'll be good to go next week according to him. He just tightened the hammy. He's at a comedy spot where Poke is doing his set and Poke talked to him. Good News!!" i hope so cause then I'll just drop Lynch to try to get Bush again. the McFadden owner has #1 slot in waivers unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageinc Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Darren McFadden, RB, Oakland Raiders Sunday 10/3, 10:05 PM CT Updating an earlier item, Darren McFadden's injury is to his right hamstring, not the one he injured before missing most of the preseason, according to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times. Our View: McFadden was allowed to talk to reporters following the game, a possible sign that the injury isn't that serious. McDonald thinks Michael Bush will take over as the No. 1 back Week 5, and he thinks McFadden's run as the feature back may be over. However, we don't agree just yet, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelhead Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 this could be the nail in my fantasy coffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageinc Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) Raiders RB Darren McFadden said his right hamstring, which he injured in the fourth quarter Sunday in Week 4 against Houston, was doing “all right” Monday, but he was walking with an obvious limp in the locker room. When he pulled a hamstring in training camp, he missed two preseason games. With McFadden hobbled, Michael Bush might have to carry most of the load in Week 5 against San Diego. He returned to action two weeks ago after missing the first two games with a fractured left thumb. Bush played Sunday with his left thumb wrapped and didn’t carry the ball in that hand. This week, he plans take the wrap off and use both hands. “Today is five weeks since I had the injury," Bush said. "I think I’m good to go.” Bush carried seven times for 40 yards and a touchdown Sunday and said he’s ready to carry the load this week Darren McFadden (hamstring) was moving around stiffly on Monday, and his status for Week 5 seems iffy, according to the Oakland Tribune. Our View: We'll have to wait and see what transpires with McFadden this week, in terms of how he's feeling and whether or not he's able to participate in practice. For now, be prepared for him to sit Week 5 out, with Michael Bush assuming the role of feature back if McFadden is indeed inactive. NEWS OF THE WEEK #4 Darren McFadden's hamstring pull is especially concerning because of Run DMC's history. He has always been slow to heal and has often been ineffective at less than 100 percent. Making matters worse, Michael Bush is healthy and ready to seize a role in the backfield. McFadden is not expected to play this week. The long-term concern is that the coaches will see this as a sign his workload needs to be reduced, even when that hamstring gets back to 100 percent. Still, McFadden has been so impressive that he should command 15+ touches upon his return. Look for him to hold RB2 value at the very least. Edited October 5, 2010 by damageinc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennykravitz2004 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Darren McFadden: Darren McFadden likely to miss Week 6?Darren McFadden - RB - OAK - Oct. 11 - 6:12 pm et Vittorio Tafur of the SF Chronicle doesn't expect Darren McFadden (hamstring) to play this week. Tafur attends Raiders practices daily and listened to Tom Cable's press conference Monday, so he's got the inside track on injury situations. Cable didn't rule out McFadden during Monday's discussions, but Michael Bush looks set up for another monster workload in Week 6 at San Francisco. Among all NFL backs in Week 5, only Ray Rice got more touches than Bush. Oct. 11 - 6:12 pm et Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter Please Please Please at least one more week of Michael Bush... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboysDiehard Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Please Please Please at least one more week of Michael Bush... I'm with you man! McFadden shouldn't push himself too hard, it's a long season with many battles remaining. He should think of the big picture, and sit another week to make sure he's rested and ready for the stretch run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUMbotron Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Right after that Week 4 game McFadden said this hammy "was not nearly like the one in camp" - referring to the other leg he pulled in August. He sat out last week. I bet he sits out this week, or maybe is active and gets five or six carries to get back in the flow..... but I'm guessing he's back for real next week at Denver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 He sat out last week. I bet he sits out this week, or maybe is active and gets five or six carries to get back in the flow..... but I'm guessing he's back for real next week at Denver. With Bush proving more than capable this past week, I'm not sure what "back for real" is going to mean. I have a feeling its going to be a situation where the hot hand gets the rock, potentially leaving fantasy owners in disbelief when a guy they started goes for 8 carries in a game where the other RB goes for 17 carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 The problem here is how much do you trust Bush? One big game is nice and SF isn't great, but....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LvilleSlugger Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 The problem here is how much do you trust Bush? One big game is nice and SF isn't great, but....... You can trust Bush. He's come through with every opportunity he's gotten. Like others have said, it'll be one more week with Bush getting the majority of work, then it'll be a full on crapshoot thereafter. That's my guess anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageinc Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Now its Bush job to lose. Coach Tom Cable confirmed Wednesday that Michael Bush will retain the Raiders' starting tailback job with Darren McFadden (hamstring) due back in Week 6 against San Francisco. Cable expects McFadden to be active against the Niners, but only as Bush's backup "since McFadden's not 100 percent." The Raiders entered the season planning to rely on a true feature back, and have stuck to their guns to this point. Coming off an upset win over San Diego in which Bush generated 135 yards and a touchdown, it'd be illogical to upset the flow of the backfield. Expect 20-plus touches again for Bush in Week 6. He could formally pass McFadden on the depth chart with another big game and Raiders win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APinMN Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Debating on trying to trade Bush for a WR (would prefer to tade PT at the moment but...)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladder Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 i'm probably in the minority here , but i think at the end of the day, it's McFadden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I think the news article is just pointing out that Cable intends for Bush to remain the starter for this week. Who knows where this ends up beyond that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatchDork Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I think the base case scenario if you own either player (for the record, I own McFadden) is that one of them is hurt, whether it is your guy or not. They have both proven to be solid backs, so if both are healthy, both are going to play. You don't sit a legitimate weapon on the bench because you have some "feature back" philosophy you must adhere to. As the swammi said, this points to a "hot hand RBBC" situation. Frankly, I'd rather have McFadden out and know to start one of my other backs (like the situation this week and last) than have him be 100%, start him, and watch Bush go off. Of course, my own personal best-cast-scenario is for Bush to go down and McFadden to stay healthy the rest of the year, but we don't live in a perfect world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUMbotron Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 More on Raiders RBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JUMbotron Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 It appears McFadden, who missed three games as a rookie with turf toe and four games last season with minor knee surgery, will miss his second straight game after the best sustained play of his career through the first four games. http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2010...ork-out-in-s-f/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 It appears McFadden, who missed three games as a rookie with turf toe and four games last season with minor knee surgery, will miss his second straight game after the best sustained play of his career through the first four games.http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2010...ork-out-in-s-f/ I don't wish anything bad on the guy, but I could use Bush for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I have him in both my leagues, and like most didn't draft him to be a starter. But with so many other RBs dinged or on BYE, Bush has come through in a big way the last couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennykravitz2004 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 @Oklandraida84 Cable says McFadden to be game-time decision but I don't think so. Ditto Gradkowski, who Cable says may still backup Campbell40 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to Oklandraida84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennykravitz2004 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 McFadden, Bush take turns in Raiders practice Darren McFadden - RB - Oakland RaidersMore team news Today - 3:45 PM ET Darren McFadden (hamstring) and Michael Bush alternated with the Raiders' first-team offense in practice Wednesday. The workout, however, was "not even half-speed," so McFadden didn't really test the hamstring by opening up and running. We'll know more about his status on Thursday, but it's a safe bet that he'll be a game-time decision again. The Broncos can't stop the run, so Bush will be a must-start RB2 if McFadden is out or "limited," despite struggling against the 49ers in Week 6. Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennykravitz2004 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Darren McFadden appears ready to go. Cable noted: “There was a couple times when he did cut it loose and it was good. He felt good afterward. If we get out here tomorrow and no setback or anything like that, hopefully we’re through it.’’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUMbotron Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thursday Oct 21 McFadden limited practice http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2010...ler/#more-13111 -- Cable on the availability of Darren McFadden: “I think we’re close. He feels like he can cut it loose yesterday and today so I hope so.’’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageinc Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Sounds like 1 more week possibly of Bush Darren McFadden - RB - Raiders Darren McFadden stated Friday that he believes he stands a 70 percent chance of playing in Sunday's game at Denver. McFadden did admit the hamstring is still "a little tight," and practiced on a limited basis all week. With Kyle Boller apparently slated to start, the Raiders are likely to go extremely run heavy against the Broncos' No. 25 rush defense. Michael Bush will probably start, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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